pgsql-bugs(at)postgresql(dot)org writes:
> select table privilege  in postgres allows user to create index on the table

Actually, it appears that CREATE INDEX has no permission check at all.

I agree this is a bug.  Probably CREATE INDEX should require ownership
permission, the same as ALTER TABLE.

			regards, tom lane

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